Ryan has Down syndrome and a heart defect, much like Katie. However, Ryan is 21 months old and his parents have signed a DNR because the doctor's have told them they cannot do anything else for his heart. When people have asked what they can do to help the family, Ryan's parents have said nothing; nothing but make memories with your own children. Ryan's mom said, "Just go put a banana split down in front of your kids for dinner and watch their faces light up. No chicken, rice and broccoli tonight, just ice cream. They're going to remember that forever."

I like the way she thinks. So tonight, we will make banana splits and memories for dinner.